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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part II) Jul 30th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • State your inquiry.
  • they're funded by the state by the state oh the state that's tax dollars does it have a separate account
  • Well, the deep state, like I talked about earlier. State, define please.
  • Is that the Deep State? I asked a question about the Deep State.
  • . state.
Bills: SB5, SB11, SB12, SB9, SB42, SB15, SB5, SB11, SB12, SCR1
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part I) Jul 30th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The 2018 federal farm bill that started all the hemp conversation explicitly states that states regulations
  • law, I believe it's truly a two year state jail felony under state law today if we had the enforcement
  • product in the state of Texas currently today?
  • Do they have state licenses? Yes, they do.
  • They're not behind states to do this now.
Bills: SB5, SB11, SB12, SB9, SB42, SB15, SB5, SB11, SB12, SCR1
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Special Committee April 14, 2020

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSIdBG_2FU8, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, This recording was previously aired on "Olelo on April 14, 2020. Footage courtesy of Olelo Community Agenda The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to: 1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures; 2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures; 3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and 4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom. The special committee will be meeting with the following: 11:00 a.m. Office of the Attorney General Ms. Clare Connors, Attorney General 11:45 a.m. Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Mr. Scott Murakami, Director 12:30 p.m. Department of Transportation – Airports Division Mr. Ross Higashi, Deputy Director 1:15 p.m. Department of Health Dr. Bruce Anderson, Director Please note that there may be committee members or invited speakers participating remotely via video or teleconference. The meeting will be available for live viewing on Olelo Channel 49 on Oahu and will go out live for pick up by neighbor island public access channels. No public testimony will be accepted. Meeting of the Special Committee Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19 Tuesday, April 14, 2020 If you require special assistance, please call 586-6800 or email your request to waysandmeans@capitol.hawaii.gov. -End of Agenda-, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives May 25th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • petitions today asking you for your care and provision for all the people we represent across the state
  • For all the people we represent across this state, for courage and strength, understanding, protection
  • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
  • SCR 77 by Senator Luneau to commend Grambling State University upon the celebration of Centennial Tiger
  • SCR 79 by Senator Luneau to commend and congratulate Grambling State University upon the celebration
Summary: The House met with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then received a series of Senate messages, conference committee appointments, and enrolled bill reports. The chamber also noted Senate concurrence in several House concurrent resolutions and the adoption of conference reports, while multiple Senate bills and resolutions were signed by the Senate President. Senate Bill 480, dealing with butterfly bottom nets and vessel use/anchorage, was referred to the Natural Resources Committee without objection. Members introduced several House resolutions, including measures to commend Arsenal Football Club, recognize Pope Leo XIV and 4-H honoree Margaret Mimi Stoker, study forensic medical exam protocols for domestic violence survivors, create a task force on second-degree murder sentencing, review miscarriage and pregnancy-loss terminology, commemorate the 250th anniversary of New Orleans, and support the National Guard Youth Challenge Program. Committee reports also moved forward bills on child welfare, water quality, scenic rivers, orphan wells, gravel mining reclamation, groundwater conservation, agricultural production, railroad hazards, and retirement system merger feasibility, along with resolutions on Pope Leo XIV and the LaMelle family. The House took up numerous Senate bills returned from the Legislative Bureau, adopting amendments and advancing many to third reading, including bills on health and welfare, education, insurance, and criminal justice. The chamber also reported favorably on resolutions condemning political violence and honoring public figures and organizations, and it scheduled several committee meetings for the following day, including Health and Welfare, Appropriations, Natural Resources, Civil Law, Transportation, and Ways and Means. The session ended with announcements about upcoming committee agendas and delegation meetings, and the House adjourned on motion to reconvene at 1:00 p.m. the next day.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Finance and Tax Apr 15th, 2025

Finance and Tax

Transcript Highlights:
  • This has the opportunity to jeopardize really your county's number one economic engine, for the state
  • It is a common-sense policy already adopted in 28 other states and Washington, D.C.
  • I'm a sophomore at Florida State University.
  • I'm a senior here at Florida State University.
  • The residents of this state save over $2.1 billion.
Summary: The Finance and Tax Committee met and first heard SB 674, which would allow county property appraisers, like tax collectors already can, to budget for and pay hiring or retention bonuses if approved in their Department of Revenue budget. Support came from property appraiser representatives, who said the bill would help them compete for specialized staff without requiring new funding. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then considered SJR 318, a proposed constitutional amendment on tangible personal property used on agricultural land, along with an amendment clarifying the exemption’s scope and allowing the Legislature to set conditions by general law. Farm Bureau and the Florida Chamber supported the measure, and the committee adopted the amendment and reported the joint resolution favorably. Members also took up CS for SB 1664, which would require voter reapproval of local discretionary taxes when they expire; an amendment changed the bill to require expiration dates and tied reapproval to tax expiration rather than a fixed eight-year cycle. Local government and tourism groups raised concerns about impacts on tourist development taxes, transportation surtaxes, beaches funding, and long-term financing, while supporters argued voters should periodically affirm local taxes. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. Next, the committee considered SJR 1510 and its implementing bill SB 1512, both dealing with a homestead-style property tax benefit for certain long-term leased residential properties. After multiple amendments narrowed the proposal substantially, limiting it to one qualifying property and then to single-family homes, mobile homes, and condominium units, counties and cities still opposed the measures as a tax shift to other taxpayers. The sponsor said the changes reduced the scope and fiscal impact, and both measures were reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SPB 7034, the Senate tax package, which includes permanent sales tax exemptions, multiple tax holidays, motor vehicle fee reductions, a property tax study, rural investment tax credits, a freeze on local communications services tax rates, and other tax changes, with an estimated $2.1 billion revenue reduction. Testimony was mixed: property appraisers supported the property tax study, while many public commenters opposed the firearm and ammunition tax holiday and urged inclusion of gun safes and locks instead. County, city, tourism, and lodging representatives raised concerns about tourist development tax limits and other local revenue impacts, while supporters emphasized tax relief and the study’s value. After debate, the committee adopted a motion to submit SPB 7034 as a committee bill and reported it favorably.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 2/20/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • state.
  • state.
  • state.
  • state.
  • state.
Keywords: 1183, house
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 22nd, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • migrate to our state to nest and rear their young.
  • Thirty-eight states have legalized gambling.
  • The state becomes a participant in a moral hazard.
  • The state benefits by promoting tourism We're gonna use the Thunder to promote the state of Oklahoma.
  • The state of Oklahoma has a $5.75 million dollar tourism advertising fund compared to the states around
HI
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  • We're stronger to represent our state.
  • , talk about playing for the state, talk about playing for the state, playing<00:20:16.720> for
  • You know, we the state the right way.
  • represents the state the correct way. represents the state the correct way.
  • > office administrator, state procurement office administrator, state procurement office will<
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you. improved the state law to allow us to do improved the state law to allow us to do more<00:
  • have done an amazing job at the State have done an amazing job at the State Board<00:25:24.399><
  • <00:26:38.320> if someone has moved to another state if someone has moved to another state
  • trade Partnerships with other states to trade Partnerships with other states to trade information
  • and the Secretary of State.
Summary: The committee first handled House Bill 27, which would remove the prohibition on political yard signs in planned communities statewide while still allowing communities to regulate size, placement, and duration. The sponsor said the 2023 Planned Communities Act created an unintended consequence by treating similar homeowners differently based on grandfathering dates, and a legal explanation was offered that the bill would clarify the law and avoid constitutional problems. After discussion, the committee voted 15-0 to pass the bill with favorable expression. The next item was an update from the Secretary of State on the 2024 election and implementation of House Bill 53, which created prompt post-election audits. He said the audits were carried out smoothly, most found no discrepancies, and no election winners changed, though he recommended adding a specific timeline to the law. He also discussed voter-roll maintenance, saying Kentucky has removed more than 440,000 ineligible voters since 2020, and argued that federal law and limited access to federal databases remain the main obstacles to faster cleanup. Members asked about the possibility of improper removals, double voting across states, and how provisional voting works. The Secretary said anyone improperly removed can reregister, that any double-voting abuse is likely marginal but still unacceptable, and that provisional ballots are available when eligibility is in doubt and can be reviewed by the county board of elections. He also urged Congress to modernize the 1993 federal voter-registration law, improve access to death and citizenship data, and create a central interstate information-sharing system for election officials.
ND
Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm with the North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner, and I get to serve as the state supervisor
  • McKenzie County Auditor Linda Svehovic was one of the auditors that was involved in developing that,
  • have to specialize in a state.
  • This is another state that we work in. This is another state that we work in.
  • through the state court system.
Summary: The subcommittee of the Tax Reform and Relief Advisory Committee met to begin its study of whether the content of the real estate tax statement should be revised to improve transparency. Legislative Council staff reviewed the study directive from HB 1176 and the statutory requirements for tax statements, including required line items such as true and full value, mill levy, legislative tax relief, primary residence credit, legacy fund share, discounts for early payment, and special assessments. The Tax Department then explained how the current uniform statewide statement is prescribed and approved, and noted that changes are typically driven by statute and implemented collaboratively with counties and vendors. County officials from NDACO, including auditors from McKenzie and Richland counties, described the full annual property tax timeline from budgeting through mailing final statements. They explained how counties gather budgets, calculate levies, verify taxable values, handle centrally assessed property, and prepare required notices and statements. They also said public attendance at budget hearings is generally very low, though the notices and statements generate some calls, mostly about whether attendance is required or why taxes are changing. Several members questioned the usefulness of the legislative tax relief line and the complexity of the 5% discount calculation, and county officials said the current process can be confusing and depends on manual data entry and coordination among counties, vendors, and taxing districts. The committee also discussed assessment frequency, valuation equalization, the 3% cap, and whether more frequent reassessment would reduce large jumps in taxable value. County officials said they try to use rotating reassessments and sales-ratio reviews to keep values within statutory tolerance, but staffing, training, and local market changes make the work difficult. NDACO staff estimated, based on a small county survey, that tax statement preparation and mailing costs average about 74 cents per statement, with outsourcing generally cheaper than in-house printing, and said HB 1176 added some mailing and administrative costs even if the tax statement itself did not change dramatically. Software vendors from CPT and Tyler then began presentations showing how their systems handle budgeting, valuation notices, tax statement generation, primary residence credit processing, and levy worksheets, emphasizing that many of the required calculations and reports are still manually entered or verified by county staff.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on State and Local Government - 04/08/25

State and Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:42:30.720> Auditor we have the Office of the State Auditor we have the Office of the State
  • Thank you, Auditor Blaha. Auditor Blaha, how many offices do you have in the state currently?
  • For the state auditor,<01:33:46.639> there<01:33:46.880> is auditor, there is auditor,
  • state auditor, the um you'll see for the state auditor, the um the<01:38:38.480> appropriation
  • auditor and it reports to the state auditor and it provides<02:00:14.560> that<02:00:14.800><
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Local Government (Part II) Mar 31st, 2025

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • of Texas, which includes cleaning wastewater in the state.
  • So this particular bill would state that there's a state law, so you can't...
  • It's not a state road. I know, but that's why.
  • State your name, who you're with, and your position on the bill.
  • And the reason is we want those roads to stay on the state highways.
Summary: The meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was marked by significant discussions on multiple bills aimed at enhancing governance and protecting taxpayer interests. Among the notable legislations was SB1951, where Senator Paxton emphasized reforms to reduce erroneous penalty notices imposed by appraisal districts, eliminating the financial incentive for such penalties. The session concluded with public testimonies that highlighted the importance of transparency and accountability in taxpayer dealings. Additionally, Senator Middleton presented SB1504 and SB2237, focusing on the operational frameworks of local authorities and executive severance payments, respectively, both of which sparked considerable debate among committee members.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • that the state already has?
  • Nevada would say, ah, Steve Gordon, his last state of record was the state of California.
  • There are, as with most systems and as with state-to-state, layers of access controls.
  • And so we're only uploading what is required by... ...the state-to-state agreement that all states have
  • State would be risking having their Real IDs be not compliant in that state.
Summary: The committee first heard a DMV budget presentation on the state-to-state verification system required for Real ID compliance and the Digital Experience Platform (DXP) modernization project. DMV officials said the state-to-state system is a pointer-based exchange used when a person applies for a license in another state, with only limited identifying data shared initially and the full driver history sent only after a qualified request. Members raised concerns about privacy, possible misuse by other states or federal actors, notification to Californians, hacking, and whether California could detect or stop abusive access. DMV said it can monitor requests, see patterns of access, work with AAMVA and legal counsel, and seek to block or challenge misuse; LAO said California is in a difficult position and should consider guardrails rather than opt out. On DXP, DMV said the project is on its revised schedule and budget, occupational licensing is complete, vehicle registration is expected by the end of calendar year 2026, and the full system should be finished by fiscal year 2028-29, with phased rollout and reappropriated funding to keep costs controlled. The committee then heard from the California High-Speed Rail Office of Inspector General on a trailer bill and AB 1608. The Inspector General said current law does not clearly authorize public reports or establish a framework for retaining and disclosing work papers, and the proposed trailer bill would create that framework while also adding authority to hire needed classifications and purchase goods and services. He also said the office needs a clearer statutory definition of “proposed agreements” and notice when the High-Speed Rail Authority is reviewing them, so the office can review contracts and related agreements effectively. LAO raised no concerns with the trailer bill language, and Finance said any amendments would come in the May revision. Members debated the scope of confidentiality in the Inspector General proposal, especially whether reports could be held confidential when they identify weaknesses in fraud controls, security, or other vulnerabilities. The Inspector General said confidentiality would be temporary, tied to articulating the risk, reassessing it every 120 days, and releasing the report once the risk is no longer substantial; he also said the office had already published reports at its discretion and had found at least one procurement violation involving an amendment that added services not in the original contract. Several members pressed for stronger transparency and suggested time limits or broader disclosure, while others argued the bill would improve oversight and make the Inspector General’s authority clearer. No votes were taken during the discussion, and the item was left for further work on the trailer bill and AB 1608 language.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Delivery of Government Efficiency Mar 5th, 2025

Delivery of Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:
  • State Auditor with the State Auditor's Office.
  • compensation and classification system, including the state's classification plan. the state workforce
  • The state auditor makes the decision about what audits we proceed with.
  • I understand. and the State Auditor's Office State Classification Team oversees the state's position.
  • The state auditors are... office reports that more than 50% of the turnover that occurs at the state
Keywords: 1184, house, all
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:13:09.720> of Page 13, we move on to the auditor of Page 13, we move on to the auditor
  • appropriation is to be used for state appropriation is to be used for state match<00:46:39.359><
  • fictive kin caregiver can ask the state fictive kin caregiver can ask the state to<00:52:20.520>
  • > reporting, State health plan actuarial reporting, State health plan actuarial reporting, uh<
  • It's uh does move uh the state forward.
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The Free Conference Committee on the 2026 General Assembly budget met to reconcile differences between the House and Senate versions of House Bill 500. Leaders opened by thanking the other chamber’s work, asking members to turn microphones on and off to avoid feedback, and stressing the need to clearly note decision points so both chambers record the same actions. Staff then walked through the bill page by page, explaining that the committee was comparing only House and Senate differences, not the governor’s proposed budget. The discussion covered a wide range of appropriations and language items, including next generation non-911 services, school safety reporting tools, restored funding for brain injury, epilepsy, veteran service, homeless veterans, and rocket docket programs, debt service changes, rural infrastructure, disaster aid caps, Attorney General and Medicaid fraud funding, agriculture and county fair grants, auditor and pension-related appropriations, school facilities and SEEK funding, and numerous education programs. Members also discussed charter-related funding such as Star Academy, Dolly Parton Imagination Library, school resource officers, school-based mental health providers, AP/IB exams, Governor’s Scholars and Entrepreneurs, and several pilot or initiative programs in economic development, energy, and labor. Several items were described as technical corrections or restorations of language and funding, while others reflected differences in amounts or how funds would be distributed. There were several questions and comments from members about wording such as “implement and carry out,” the absence of the governor’s budget from the comparison document, and whether SEEK funding should be tied to teacher raises. The chair and other members emphasized that the committee’s role was to reconcile the two chambers’ budgets, not to adopt the governor’s proposal. Members also raised concerns about opioid settlement funds and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library match rate, with one senator urging restoration of the House language. No final vote or formal action was taken in the portion provided; the meeting primarily consisted of explanation, questions, and discussion of proposed budget differences.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 27th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And whereas the Oklahoma state The Senate, acting on behalf of the citizens of the state of Oklahoma,
  • President. 489 members in the state.
  • That's not to the state of Oklahoma.
  • That's what the bill is stating.
  • Meeting our state goals.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Civil Law and Procedure May 5th, 2026

Civil Law and Procedure

Transcript Highlights:
  • Many other states do what we do. Texas is doing this in a neighboring state.
  • We would join six other states.
  • We would join six other states in doing so, and multiple other states have also filed legislation, as
  • has the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives.
  • state to invest in Bitcoin.
Bills: HB165, HB603, SB77, SB140, SB185
Summary: The Civil Law Committee met on May 5, 2026, and first considered House Bill 165 by Representative Abear, a constitutional amendment to dedicate $500,000 annually from lottery proceeds to a Veterans Service Grant Fund. The committee adopted Amendment Set 4820, which removed “up to” from the ballot language, adopted the 6.8A report, and reported the bill with amendments. The committee then heard Senate Bill 185 by Senator Presley, which would make nondisclosure agreements in child sexual abuse civil settlements against public policy and unenforceable. Testimony from Elizabeth Phillips, on behalf of her brother Trey Carlock, and from survivor Gillian Edwards Coburn strongly supported the bill as a way to restore victims’ voices and prevent institutions from silencing abuse claims. Members asked about how NDAs work in civil cases and whether the bill would affect settlements or existing protections; the bill was reported favorably without objection. Next, the committee took up Senate Bill 77 by Senator Miller, a Law Institute measure on the effects of leases of movable property, aimed at protecting good-faith lessees in merchant leasing situations. After a brief explanation from the Louisiana State Law Institute and questions about how the rule would apply, the bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved Senate Bill 140 by Senator Miller, which allows multiple successions to be handled in the same proceeding when jurisdiction is proper, to reduce duplication and costs in estate cases; it was reported favorably. Finally, the committee considered House Bill 603 by Representative Wright, a constitutional amendment authorizing state investment in digital assets and precious metals. Members questioned whether the measure could include Bitcoin, how the investments would be monitored, and whether pensions could be affected. After adopting the 6.8A report, the committee voted 5-3 to report the bill favorably. The meeting then adjourned.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • economy, or our state revenue.
  • I don't think it's, I don't recall it being stated in the bill.
  • It's bringing quality jobs right here in the state of Oklahoma.
  • across the United States, it could have a negative impact of approximately $20 million across the state
  • So it should fall relatively on a, like, proportional ratio across the state.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary 2ND REVISED Mar 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Judiciary

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  • which charities are registered and are required to register to solicit donations with the Secretary of state
  • There are no other states. I searched and worked through this that offer these types of protection.
  • That was a really long-winded answer, just to say, no, there's no other states.
  • So on page three, where you're striking that ability to transfer to another state agency.
  • I mean, I'm thinking even not even US to state but sometimes there are states giving to counties.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Feb 25th, 2026

State Governmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I was out of… >> State. >> [snorts] >> [snorts] >> [snorts] >> Houses. >> Oh, really?
  • Uh, this bill simply says that the state agencies cannot self-declare emergencies at the governor. >>
  • <00:07:30.720> agencies bill simply says that the state agencies bill simply says that the
  • state agencies cannot<00:07:31.599> self-declare<00:07:32.240> emergencies<00:07:32.800
  • The chair then stated that the amendment had been adopted and moved to the bill as amended.